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Grenada’s New Standard for CBI Applicants
River Journal - New York
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August 5, 2025
As U.S. citizens have made up a significant share of Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) applications over the past year, ongoing reforms to these programs are especially relevant to American audiences. Grenada CBI Program is preparing for a...
The price of being young in Grenada and the Caribbean
Now Grenada
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August 8, 2025
“A deep dive into youth displacement, crime and the erosion of hope and the urgency for evidence-based responses in Grenada and beyond.” by Dr Justine Cleophas Pierre, Labour Market Consultant Introduction: A region in crisis, a generation at...
Minister Hayward Represents Bermuda at AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025
TNN Bermuda
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August 5, 2025
The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason P. Hayward, JP, MP, represented Bermuda at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025 (ACTIF2025), held in St. George’s, Grenada, from 28 to 29 July 2025. In partnership with the African...
Sheriff Warns Grenada Stores to Stop Selling Non-Prescription Vape Items
Delta Daily News - Mississippi
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August 8, 2025
GRENADA, Miss.–Convenience stores and vape shops in Grenada County have essentially been ordered to stop selling non-prescription vape products under threat of trouble with the sheriff’s department. The advice letter from the sheriff’s department...
Carnival message from Minister of Youth and Mental Health
Now Grenada
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August 8, 2025
As Grenada celebrates the vibrant season of Carnival, I take this opportunity to extend warm greetings to all citizens and visitors, especially our young people, who are at the heart of this cultural expression. Carnival is a time of unity,...
Minister Hayward Attends AfriCaribbean Forum
Bernews
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August 4, 2025
The Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward attended the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025 [ACTIF2025], held in St. George’s, Grenada, from 28 to 29 July 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “In partnership with the African...
Grenada man charged with making terroristic threats
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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August 4, 2025
A Grenada man is behind bars in Tupelo, charged with making terroristic threats.Tupelo police said Tommy Poole left a recorded message on a phone that he intended to "blow up" a government agency.He was arrested last week and is being held on a...
CBI/CIP Countries on Cusp of Passing New Law for Establishment of Regional Regulator
I News Cayman
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August 8, 2025
07 August 2025. After months of extensive consultations, the countries in the Eastern Caribbean that offer Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) are on the cusp of enacting legislation to establish a regional regulator. This new law...
Grenada Joins Regional Push for Responsible Citizenship by Investment
European Business Magazine
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August 4, 2025
Grenada Citizenship by Investment is about to undergo important changes as the country prepares to join four fellow Caribbean nations in a comprehensive regional reform of their Citizenship by Investment programmes. This reform seeks to introduce...
Why this rare tree in London is now protected under law
The Independent
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August 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
New research links British monarchy to slavery profits
Press TV
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A new study has exposed how Britain’s King George IV personally profited from slave labor on Caribbean plantations, adding fresh weight to calls for the monarchy to confront its dark colonial past. The research shows that Britain's King George IV,...
Amidst Shortage of Nurses in the Caribbean, Call for Courage and Collaboration to Chart the Course Ahead
Times Caribbean
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August 16, 2025
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 15, 2025 – The growing crisis of nurse shortages across the Caribbean took center stage this week as policymakers and the Regional Nursing Body (RNB) convened in Barbados for the 52nd Annual General Meeting. The forum...
Prime Minister Welcomes USNS Comfort’s Medical Mission To T&T
TTT Live Online
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August 7, 2025
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is welcoming the healthcare that the USNS Comfort is providing to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. The Prime Minister visited the USNS Comfort on Thursday to meet the crew of the naval vessel. The hospital...
Sports Minister laments host’s last place finish in Winlott Games
Searchlight
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August 8, 2025
Dr. Orando Brewster (left) handing over the Baton to Saint Lucia’s Minister of Sport Kenson Casimir symbolising transfer of hosting rights for the 2026 Games (photo by Robertson S Henry) Minister of Sports, Orando Brewster has expressed...
New research reveals King George IV profited from slavery in Grenada
The Guardian
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August 7, 2025
Grenada has vowed to step up its pursuit of an apology and reparations from King Charles after new research revealed that George IV personally profited from slavery on the Caribbean island. The research by independent scholar Desirée Baptiste...
Traffic arrangements: Groovy and Soca Monarch Finals
Now Grenada
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August 7, 2025
The Traffic Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) notifies the general public that the following traffic arrangements will be in effect for the Groovy and Soca Monarch Finals on Friday, 8 August 2025. These arrangements will be in...
New research adds to pressure on British monarchy over historical ties to slavery
Stabroek News
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August 7, 2025
LONDON, (Reuters) – New research shows that Britain’s King George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, personally profited from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations, a finding that experts say heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront...
Pressure on UK monarchy over historical ties to slavery
Nyngan Observer
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Baptiste's research, from her independent study Slaves the Property of His Majesty: George IV and Grenada, comes amid growing global momentum for reparations for slavery, especially across the Caribbean and Africa. However, some European leaders...
Governor General assents bill to change oath/affirmation of allegiance
The Gleaner
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August 2, 2025
ST GEORGE’S: Governor General, Dame Cecile La Grenade, has given official approval to two pieces of legislation that will stop State officials from taking the Oath of Allegiance or the Affirmation of Allegiance to Britain’s King, his heirs and...
Grenada changes Oath of Allegiance to the State, ending swearing to King Charles III
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 2, 2025
Effective August 1, 2025, Grenada has officially changed the Oath of Allegiance and Affirmation of Allegiance taken by State officials to the nation itself, replacing the previous requirement to swear allegiance to King Charles III, his heirs, and...